TR 355 over Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenry County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NE Alpha · Structure no. 037322200000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 355 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 355 over Mud Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 355 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 355 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does TR 355 over Mud Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 355 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 355 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.